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Easy Belgian Waffles

January 13, 2014Danita

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My twelve-year-old son got a waffle maker for Christmas, so of course, that meant we needed a Belgian Waffle recipe.  After looking around a little, I realized many of these recipes call for yeast and require rising time.  Now, twelve-year-old boys don’t have a lot of patience when it comes to making waffles with their own waffle maker.  I needed a basic recipe that was easy enough for him to make by himself.  

He’s now in the process of learning to make this recipe:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1  tsp vanilla

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Separate eggs

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Slightly beat egg yolks

Add milk and vanilla to yolks, mixing well

Using highest speed of electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form

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Add milk mixture and butter to dry ingredients and mix just until combined

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Gently fold egg whites into batter

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Be careful not to over mix, batter will be lumpy

Although I did mix this a little more.  Make sure egg white “lumps” aren’t too large

Cook according to waffle maker directions

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 We’ve made them together a couple of times and he’s almost ready to make them by himself.

Belgian Waffles
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
3 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
3 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups all purpose flour
  2. 3/4 cups sugar
  3. 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
  4. 1 1/2 cups milk
  5. 1/2 cup melted butter
  6. 2 eggs
  7. 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Separate eggs
  2. Slightly beat egg yolks
  3. Add milk and vanilla to yolks, mixing well
  4. Using highest speed of electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form
  5. Add milk mixture and butter to dry ingredients and mix just until combined
  6. Gently fold egg whites into batter
  7. Be careful not to over mix, batter will be lumpy
  8. Although I did mix this a little more. Make sure egg whites "lumps" aren't too large
  9. Cook according to waffle maker directions
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13 Comments

  • Emma @ P is for Preschooler

    July 29, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Looks like a great way to start the day. In no time he’ll be making breakfast for you!

  • Heather Bowen

    June 10, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Perfect! I’ve been looking for a quick and easy waffle recipe that I can whip up on weekday mornings. I’ve pinned this to my Ultimate *Frugal* Homeschool board as well. Homeschooling moms will LOVE this recipe!

  • Amanda w

    February 5, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Where do you add the vanilla???

    1. Danita

      February 5, 2014 at 1:13 PM

      Thanks for asking Amanda! I didn’t realize I left that out. The vanilla is mixed with the milk and egg yolks before adding to the dry ingredients. I changed it on the recipe. Thanks again for bringing that to my attention.

  • Maureen

    January 21, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays! I am featuring this today at http://www.redcottagechronicles.com!

  • Jill Flinton

    January 17, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Thanks for sharing a kid friendly recipe on the Thumping Thursday bloghop.

  • Julie

    January 14, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    How timely! My own 12-year-old decided today that he HAD to make Belgian Waffles from scratch. Which we just did – I can attest to the ease. Let’s just say that it was a very good exercise in learning to follow instructions! Thanks for the recipe.

  • Sarah

    January 14, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Whipping the egg whites makes all the difference in these waffles! We just introduced our son to waffles or faffles as he calls them and he is in love!

  • Margaret

    January 14, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    We love waffles at our house. Your recipe is slightly different then mine, I’m going to try. I’ve never separated the eggs before, but it sounds like a really good idea. Pinning for later. Thanks for sharing.

  • Kara

    January 14, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Love it!! Gotta pin it for later.

  • uepianogirl

    January 13, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    We had waffles over the weekend but these look better…I will have to try this recipe! Thanks for linking up with the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!

  • Jennifer

    January 13, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Yum! We love our Belgian waffle maker! We have always bought the boxed mixes since I never had a good recipe. I can’t wait to try this one! My kids will be so excited! Thanks for posting this!

  • buttercream bakehouse

    January 13, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Looks yummy!

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